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MS SB2882
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits county tax assessors from requiring applicants to produce closing statements or disclosures to qualify for homestead exemption
- Eliminates the requirement to file a new homestead exemption application when property is conveyed but the grantor reserves a life estate interest (allowing original owners to maintain exemption after transferring property to heirs while retaining lifetime occupancy rights)
- Maintains existing requirement that homestead exemption applications must be filed by April 1 each year for new applicants
- Preserves the rule that property owners with valid claims on file since January 1, 1991 do not need to reapply annually unless changes occur in property description, ownership, use, or occupancy
- Takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Homestead exemption; revise certain provisions regarding application for.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/6/2026
Finance1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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